The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-06-02
Quite Cured.

him that it was the hand and heart of
Maude Henderson for which he was
plead ne. her comfortable little fortune
being matter about which he was SUI
rremclr indifferent. AT the expiration
Of that hour Major Henderson's decis-
ion remained unchanged.
Save thousand pounds as proof
Of your attachment to my niece, and l
will give my consent to your marriage
with her. Under no other circum-
stances VII l do So" This was the
extent to which the major would COM
init himself.
Save a thousand pounds, indeed!
Why. million would be equally posi-
bic to man of refined tastes with but
paltrv two hundred OF so year be-
sides his pay.
Maude waylaid her lover outside the
library-door. Very pretty she looked.
rs she listened to dear Jacks angry
protestations, her cheeks flushed and
her brown eyes filled with tears.
You will be true to me, my darl-
ng?" pleaded the impecunious lieu
tenant. rs his arm stole around her
waist and his tawny moustache pressed
her rosy lips.
True to him? Indeed and indeed she
would be.
You know, dearest, you will be
twenty-one in fortnight's time, and
Your own mistress. Ny sweet one will
fly with her poor, LOVING Jack, then,
won't she?'
Yes rather obviously. 1t was
hard TO put aside the prospect of being
followed to the altar by bevey of
daintily-arraved bridesmaids, although
she was so deeply in love.
True. she would soon be of age, and
consequently her own mistress. but what
would that fact avail her if she were
miles away from her lover? And such,
indeed. seemed likely to be the case,
for her uncle carried her off to small
village in North Wales, the day after
Lieut.. MapIeson had been told of his
fate. OF course she left note behind
for dearest jack" telling him the
name of the village to which they
were going and earnestly begging him
to do something" although she could
think of nothing practical to suggest.
On the morning of her twenty-tirst
birthday Maude came down to break
fast, looking fresh and even a little
happy. She had honestly tried to be
miserable for whole fortnight. and
had succeeded for two days. With
youth and health on ones side it is al
70 no 1ty
of spirits for any length of time, how
ever much one may be experiencing
the truth of the proverb about ''true
love-" etc.
The landlady's bright-looking daugh-
ter brought in the coffee and rolls.
"Mrs. Evans, opposite, has let her
front rooms. MISS she volunteered.
"A gentleman all by himself came and
took them last night
A gentleman, and alone! Maude's
spirits rose. Ibid you happen to hear
Mrs. Evans say what her new ledger
is Ike? ] suppose" added naughty,
deceitful Maud, she is an elderly gen
tleman?'
Yes, miss, quite. He's a bit lame,
walks with stick and has long, gray
beard. His names Mr.. Browne.
Maude's spirits fell again. At break
fast, however, she mentioned the new
arrival 10 her uncle.
Major Henderson was beginning to
lind North Wales little dull, SO he lis
tened rather readily, thinking there
might, perhaps, be a prospect of hav-
inc some one with whom to smoke a
friendly pipe.
In the course of the morning. when
lhe uncle and neice were sitting in one
Of the many beautiful glens in which
the neighborhood abounds, Maude saw
bent figure approaching, walking
with stick.
II think. uncle, that must be Mr..
Browne, Mrs. Evans new lodger," she
said.
Her uncle looked up from his book.
''Out of health, should say was Ma
Tor Henderson comment. ''He doesn't
ook old enough to be so infirm.'
When the stranger came up to them
,e paused and inquired the way to Swal-
DIV Falls.
'.Maude started. That voice! Her
1ncle, however, merely made court
.ous reply. Evidently his suspicious
we're not aroused.
Excuse me, continued the stranger.
'.but have | not the pleasure of adj
dressing one who is a neighbor for the
time being? fancied saw you come
put OF Honeysuckle Cottage this morn
ing with your daughter.
"Yes, sir, you are right-at least.
my niece and l are staying opposite to
you.''
Your niecer' and the stranger po-
litely raised his hat as he glanced at
Maude. MAY l inquire if you have
been making long stay in the neigh
borhood? 1t is the first time l have
visited North Wales, and l should be
glad to know of the principal spots of
interest in the immediate vicinity. My
health is SO shattered that can not
undertake long excursions"
This is the commencement of our
third week." replied the major. Like
Yourself, we have chosen rather to en-
low the scenery within walking dis
iances in preference to travelling about
bv rail or coach. My niece has been a
recruit her health"
Maude flushed up Indignantly. To
speak of the crual blow which had
Deen uealL HeT us III IL WcTe q ucIe
nothing!
"The young lady is looking SO fresh
and charming that think she must al
ready be on the high road to recovery.
THIS with a stiff old-fashioned bow tG
Maude. Il was about to say l trusted
might derive as much benefit from the
change only feared that is too much
10 expect. Age cannot expect to com
pete with youth"
with your permission" suggested
Major Henderson, my niece and viii
accompany you to the falls. They are
within quarter of an hours walk from
here, and l can give you few hint
about the neighborhood as we &c
along"
Mr.. Browne would only be too pleas
cd
Maude walked on by her uncle's side
experiencing mixture OF JOY ant
l.